For Phil North, on the occasion of the election of Donald Trump
*
Phil North, the Hyperborean
Doth know, as a historian
That kings and empires big and small
All fall and rise, and rise and fall
His studies of the ancient lands
No mere mortal understands
Greeks and Celts and bloody Romans
Dodgy cults and phallic gnomons
Ask a question if you dare
And he will tell you then and there
Dark mysteries of war and men
Of what they did, and why, and when
And show you where it all began
Beyond first cause and fall of man
Where you will find what he has found
Just gyres, turning round and round
And ‘neath the sun no new surprise
All rise and fall, and fall and rise
*
© Gail Foster 9th November 2016
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When I saw the title of this Poem it confirmed that Gail Foster Devizes Poet is the Gail Foster I knew…it seems soooo long ago…and yet only yesterday.
Oh the wonders of the Internet!
Perhaps you remember us?
Mike and I have been living in France for the last 15 years!
If you want to get in touch the email is besleu@ hotmail.com.
Best wishes for 2017…lots of love and hugs
Elle ( Gilbert) xxxxxx
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Good God! Of course I remember you, who could forget! Ah, the power of poetry…I’ll be in touch. All the best to you both x
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Look forward to hearing from you. X
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PS was so wowed by finding you I forgot to how much I love your poems….glad to see that you haven’t lost your wicked sense of humour. X
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